Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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Escape From the Abyss

Walking all alone through the bleak abyss
The ravens watching from silhouette trees
Inspiration dead, writing I did miss 
A dark event put me down on my knees.

In the distance I saw gold rays of light
I hoped and prayed that it was my escape 
At forest edge 'twas the sun shining bright
And down below a heavenly landscape.

At the valley below the river flows
Deer herds sip water from clear flowing streams
It's heaven on earth where nobody knows 
A Shangri La only found in your dreams.

Lucky was I the right path I did choose 
By rivers edge stood my beautiful muse.




Written on 15th November 2019


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Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2020 at 5:25 PM Congratulations on your win with this wonderfully creative poem Tom Cunningham October 11, 2020 at 12:37 AM Thank you very much Andrea, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Paula Goldsmith October 10, 2020 at 9:36 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write and picture. I would love to have a pen like you have. Enjoy your win and weekend.................... Tom Cunningham October 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM Thank you very much Paula, im pleased you liked it. Hope your weekend going well Tom

Jenna Logan October 8, 2020 at 2:19 PM I thought I'd somehow missed reading this one, but then noticed it was written before I was around. Congratulations on your top win, Tom! Tom Cunningham October 8, 2020 at 2:26 PM Thank you very much Jenna, went through a dark episode in my life but thankfully there was light at the end of the tunnel. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2020 at 10:46 AM - Congratulations on your great place in the contest, Tom :) - (still on vacation?) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham October 8, 2020 at 11:38 AM Thank you very much Anne, hope you are having a good time. Im stuck here in the rain lol. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos October 8, 2020 at 9:27 AM Hi Tom, a wonderful write and congrats on your placemnet in the contest. Keep well and safe Tom, I see England and Corona seem to be flirting again! Blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham October 8, 2020 at 10:43 AM Thank you very much Jennifer, all these restrictions aren't doing any good, been a total farce since march, hope things are better where you are. Tom

Silent One October 8, 2020 at 7:49 AM You wrote a great sonnet here, although I must admit the bold highlighting does put me off... Love the second line, it creates that dark imagery.. Your sonnet flows really well and Im glad you were on the right path... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Tom Cunningham October 8, 2020 at 9:14 AM Thank you very much S. O, im inclined to agree, its a bit glarish, Ive been going back knocking off the b's, it was a novelty at first Thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom P. S, looks better already. That will be my evening taken up lol

Panagiota Romios March 11, 2020 at 3:59 PM You are a fantastic poet, Tom. I really liked this. Shows how versatile you are. Panagiota xxx Tom Cunningham March 11, 2020 at 5:36 PM Thank you very much Panagiota, tom

Ann Gilmour January 30, 2020 at 8:15 AM Gosh this is amazing and so moving Tom. A brilliant write and congrats on your placement in Brian's contest. I did not see it first time around but I am so happy that your beautiful muse was there waiting by the rivers edge. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Tom Cunningham May 23, 2020 at 2:30 AM Thank you very much Ann, sorry for late reply. Tom

Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2019 at 6:11 AM I have to ask, did you take the photo, Tom? It adds such ambiance to the brilliant poem! Tom Cunningham December 5, 2019 at 6:37 AM Thank you Caren, I cant take credit for the pic, found it online, just what I was looking for. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie November 20, 2019 at 6:34 PM G'day Tom … nicely written sonnet Tom. Good to see you're back with pen in hand - thanks Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham November 21, 2019 at 1:59 AM Thanks very much Lindsay, It's good to be back. Hope all's well with you. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell November 20, 2019 at 4:28 PM Such a beautiful piece penned with a great skill and imagery Tom, hope all well, Blessings,Gordon Tom Cunningham November 21, 2019 at 1:58 AM Thanks' very much Gordon, had a break but thankfully the sun is shining again. Hope you're well too. Tom

Pashang Salehi November 19, 2019 at 12:29 AM Good for you my friend... nicely done. Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 3:19 AM Than you very much Pashang. Tom.

Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM Lovely write. Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 3:19 AM Thank you Richard. Tom

Robert Lindley November 18, 2019 at 4:57 PM A fine sonnet that sets my heart into an inspiring poetic realm my friend! The dark the depths and the hope in this superb sonnet, reveal a deep understanding of life and a poet that can sling top class poetry!! A fav.. a jewel too... Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 3:18 AM Thank you Robert, I'm happy you enjoyed it, and for the fave too. Hope you're well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2019 at 3:39 PM this is very lovely writing, Tom. and the last line, awesome, to have your muse find you there. Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 3:17 AM Thanks very much Andrea, nice to be back. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos November 18, 2019 at 10:53 AM We all face times of darkness, sometimes its frightening, it seems to penetrate every facet of our life, but suddenly when we have reached our lowest ebb, we see the light and bounce back. Glad your muse was there for you! Great poem Tom, well penned. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham November 18, 2019 at 12:09 PM Thanks very much Jennifer, thankfully I saw the light and hopefully the black clouds are well behind me. Hope all's well. Tom.

Jan Allison November 18, 2019 at 8:21 AM out of the darkness and into the light, so glad your muse has returned, life issues and the dark dull weather seem to be taking its toll on many:-( hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham November 18, 2019 at 8:30 AM Thanks Jan, I never gave up the search for the light, funny how things affect us and sadly for some it's too late. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2019 at 4:06 AM - The description of the darkness ... gives me goose bumps ... glad the sun came through, Tom :) - Lovely ending :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham November 18, 2019 at 8:27 AM Thanks Anne, when we hit the dark patches in our lives we search for the light, thankfully I found it. Tom

Joseph May November 17, 2019 at 1:36 PM "Finding inspiration where the river flows" Very nicely written Tom.. Tom Cunningham November 17, 2019 at 1:56 PM Thanks very much Joseph, happy you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf November 17, 2019 at 1:16 PM OK, Tom: You say you were lucky; I say you deserve whatever 'luck' you get! :) gw Tom Cunningham November 17, 2019 at 1:54 PM Thanks you Gershon, hit a dark patch but the sun always rises. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis November 17, 2019 at 2:56 AM What an emotional and inspiring reunion dearest, Tom! She was just waiting for you to appear for to dictate you this stunning Sonnet! Marvelous! Tom Cunningham November 17, 2019 at 5:08 AM Thank you very much Demetrios, Ive certainly missed her. Tom.

Silent One November 16, 2019 at 11:46 AM A Shangri la only found in dreams...Sounds amazing..this would have been an ideal poem for my contest...too late now lol Tom Cunningham November 17, 2019 at 5:05 AM Thanks S.O, haven't been on much of late, just finding my path again. Tom

Charles Messina November 15, 2019 at 7:47 PM Great imagery and wonderful poem, Tom. Hope you are doing well. Charlie Tom Cunningham November 16, 2019 at 4:15 AM Thanks Charlie, hit a low point but hopefully over the worst now. Hope you're well too. Tom

John Gondolf November 15, 2019 at 1:27 PM Nicely written sonnet with wonderful imagery, Tom. What would we do without our muse. All the best my friend. John Tom Cunningham November 16, 2019 at 4:14 AM Thanks very much John, happy you liked it. Enjoy the weekend. Tom

Heidi Sands November 15, 2019 at 11:15 AM Hi Tom. I love this beautiful poem your wrote. Excellent ending. Well done . Have a nice day :) Tom Cunningham November 15, 2019 at 12:23 PM Thank you Heidi, happy you liked it, have a great weekend. Tom

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